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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

Andy Frisella
Entrepreneurship
Donald Trump
Mental Toughness
Leadership
75 Hard Program
Personal Development
Discipline
75 Hard
Charlie Kirk
Personal Growth
Jeffrey Epstein
Trump
Social Media
Iran
Israel
Elon Musk
Zohran Mamdani
Work-Life Balance
Mental Health
Self-Improvement

Entrepreneur Andy Frisella and his guests discuss, debate, and laugh their way through trending topics and hot-button issues. (This is also the home of Andy's other show, the top-ranked MFCEO Project Podcast)

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss President Trump saying the United States is not seeking an extension of its MOU with Iran as Brent crude oil tops $91 per barrel, Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue being unveiled in a small Polish village, and ... more

On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to use your focus when you are running multiple businesses, how to channel your intensity and passion to develop skills to succeed in life, and how to find meaningful purpose when nothing feels f... more

On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham drawing the attention of Florida's Attorney General after the ejected player claimed "white privilege," a record 230 illegal migrants crossing the English Channel in a singl... more

On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on what steps to take in the first 90 days to build something from nothing, how to lead without micromanaging while maintaining high standards, and whether to prioritize the mission or the people when b... more

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Recent Guests

Sophie Cunningham
Basketball player known for advocacy on women's sports
ESPN interviewee mentioned in episode
Episode: 1047. Andy & DJ CTI: House Passes Defense Bill With Israel Provision, $1 Taco Bell Meal & Sophie Cunningham On Transgender Athletes
DJ Cruise The Motherfucking Internet
DJ CTI, invited guest
DJ CTI
Episode: 1037. Andy, AJ (An0maly) & DJ CTI: UFC Freedom 250, Trump Announces US And Iran Reach Peace Deal & Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire
Blake Black
Connecticut-based leader sharing leadership and organizational insights
Real Af team (CTI segment)
Episode: 1034. REAL AF LIVE | CTI + Q&AF (Summer Smash '26)
Tim Grover
Author/coach, wrote the forward for the Book on Mental Toughness
Episode: 1031. Q&AF Ft. Tim Grover: Avoiding Discomfort, Staying Motivated After Big Wins & Becoming Your Best Self
Shane Gillis
Comedian; invited guest discussed as a prominent figure in the roast
Celebrity comedian
Episode: 1025. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Plans To Suspend Federal Gas Tax, Hantavirus Cruise Ship & Shane Gillis Infuriates Chelsea Handler
DJ Cruz
Co-host known as Cruz the Internet
CTI
Episode: 1023. Andy & DJ CTI: Spirit Airlines shutdown, Hantavirus Infections on Cruise Ship & High school student exposes classmates'
Christian Schauf
Founder of Uncharted Supply Co.
Uncharted Supply Co.
Episode: 1016. Andy, Christian Schauf & DJ CTI: Trump Fires Pam Bondi As AG, Justice Jackson On Birthright Citizenship & US Running "Forced Breeding Programs"
Chad Bianco
Sheriff, Riverside County
Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Episode: 1015. Andy, Chad Bianco & DJ CTI: Communists At No Kings Rally, Ground Operations In Iran & Tiger Woods DUI
Andy Stumpf
Former Navy SEAL, author
Author of Drowned Proof
Episode: 1011. Andy, Andy Stumpf & DJ CTI: Americans In Iraq, Gunfire At Crowded Florida Beach & Woke Canadian School

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Andy Frisella
Host and primary interviewer; central figure driving the show's take-no-prisoners approach to entrepreneurship and personal development.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 59k ratings
  • Always a good listen

    If you are serious about it then listen, if you’re gonna be easily offended by real world content/advice then you should actually probably listen and improve.

    Always a phenomenal listen and compliments OS well

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brenden McCormack
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best

    Goede podcast, gewoon real en unfiltered. Vind Q&AF vaak beter dan CTI (minder politiek gekleurd), maar het blijft interessant en leerzaam!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beau Semil
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Best pod

    “Jesus christ”, “Ride more motorcycles” and “personal excellence” let’s go! now I’m a super fan! Godspeed gentlemen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guntotin'Idahoan
    United States2 months ago
  • Mindset training

    I’ve just been binging this pod and when I encounter the issues he talks about, my brain is triggered into the action learned from the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Princceeyy
    United States2 months ago
  • Life Changing

    I have followed Andy for the past year. I attempted 75 Hard one year ago and failed. Today I am on day 54 of 75 Hard, and it's changing my life in many ways. So thankful for you, Andy, and DJ for helping me go beyond average.

    DA

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abrams 1970
    United States3 months ago

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1054. Q&AF: Starting From Scratch, Leadership Communication & Team Building Tactics
Q: How do you shift from direct to empowering leadership as a company grows?
Move from giving direct orders to asking more questions, develop the team by letting them own decisions, and only intervene when needed to guide learning and prevent major mistakes.
1054. Q&AF: Starting From Scratch, Leadership Communication & Team Building Tactics
Q: If you're starting from nothing, what should your first 90 days look like?
Identify a core idea, validate demand with low-cost tests, and begin building a brand and a simple product while continuing to work another job to cover expenses; focus on learning, testing, and creating a scalable concept rather than chasing money.
1056. Q&AF: Handling Multiple Businesses, Using Passion For Skill & Finding Meaningful Purpose
Q: What part should I take? Should I take the running four ventures together and see how that goes or should I just take one and push that as much as I can?
Start with one main thing, as spreading yourself too thin in the early stages severely reduces odds of success; focus, build credibility, and then expand once you have a solid foundation and the revenue to support diversification.
1048. Q&AF: Employee Vs Owner Mindset, Growing With Your Business & Motivation Beyond Revenge
Q: Andy, I've been promoted to run a division but still think like an employee. How do I stop thinking like someone who worked in the business and start thinking like an owner?
If you don't make the adjustment, you'll stall and risk losing the position you earned. Top performers not only execute well, they replicate their skills, delegate, identify problems, and create solutions before it reaches higher-ups.
1051. Q&AF: Trusting The Process, Navigating No Man's Land & Building An Empire
Q: What would you do in my shoes to accomplish the goals you've set for yourself as a barber seeking to grow
Keep the current price, add a high-value on-site experience, launch a personal care product line, and build a compelling personal brand by documenting unique, authentic cuts and customer interactions; use the brand to support a salon suite and potential franchise while growing revenue through multiple streams.

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